Rotura neumática de colon por aire comprimido / Neumatic rupture of the colon from compressed air

ABSTRACT

Rupture of the colon caused by high pressure air is a rare injury. We present a case of this type of accident pointing out the clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment of these accidents, indicating how occur these ruptures, the location by order of frequency and the different surgical procedures.

RESUMEN

La ruptura del colon causada por aire comprimido a alta presión es rara. A propósito de un caso se revisan los mecanismos de producción, tipos de roturas, clínica, diagnóstico y tratamiento de estos traumatismos.